Draftkings Sportsbook Illinois

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DraftKings get the green light to go live in Illinois

FanDuel Sportsbook follows in DraftKings’ footsteps in Illinois, as DraftKings did a near-mirrored move with Casino Queen in St. These moves have been taken so FanDuel Sportsbook avoids the “penalty box” law, which prevents mobile-only sportsbooks from launching in the state in the first 18-months of legal sports betting offerings. DraftKings Sportsbook has brought its innovative and exciting business to Illinois. The app, which is available on iOS (Apple) and Android devices, features a betting carousel that customizes. With DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook now joining the Illinois online sports betting market far sooner than originally expected thanks to its partnership deal with Casino Queen located in East St. Bettors can now register with DraftKings clicking here.

DraftKings Sportsbook Illinois, formally branded as DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook, went live on August 5, 2020. Bettors do not currently have to make the trek out to DraftKings at. DraftKings at Casino Queen shall use commercially reasonable efforts to respond to such complaints within ten (10) business days. If DraftKings at Casino Queen determines that the relief requested in the complaint will not be granted, DraftKings at Casino Queen's response will set forth the specific reasons for the denial of the requested relief.

Sports betting is up and running in Illinois, and DraftKings will become the second operator to launch a sports betting mobile app in the state through its DraftKings at Casino Queen Sportsbook app. DraftKings has been preparing for the launch today (6^th August 2020) by advertising their brand over the last couple of weeks. The giant sports operator had been waiting for Casino Queen to be given “provisional” wagering status by the Illinois Gaming Board.

DraftKings joins the party alongside BetRivers, who launched their sports betting platform in June, as the only live sports betting options in the state. It is expected that Australian based operator PointsBet, who have recently expanded their presence across the country, will go live by the end of August. PointsBet has already agreed to a partnership with the Hawthorne Racecourse to go live in the Prairie State.

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DraftKings Misses Online Registration Window

Although this is excellent news for DraftKings as they look to capitalize sports betting being legalized in Illinois, the company has missed a two-month remote registration window. The gambling laws in Illinois state that customers register for sports betting in person at racetracks, casinos, or professional sports venues. If you wanted to create an account with DraftKings in Illinois, you would need to visit the DraftKings at Casino Queen in East St. Louis.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker lifted the requirement for in-person registration in June through an executive order, to counter the fact that casinos were closed so bettors could register from home. However, in what was a surprise to most in the industry, Pritzker did not renew the executive order last month, which means in-person registration is once again required for online sportsbook accounts.

The requirement for physical registration will remain in place until the first online-only license is approved in Illinois. The licenses, which cost $20 million, cannot be applied for until the market has been active for over a year, or until sometime around September 2021.

DraftKings at Casino Queen Competes for Customers

The DraftKings at Casino Queen sportsbook is entering a competitive marketplace in the St. Louis territory, which was controlled by Penn National. Argosy Casino, run by Penn, was the only casino offering sports betting in the area. However, that has now changed with DraftKings at Casino Queen entering the fray.

DraftKings may feel they have the upper hand currently, as does not have a mobile sportsbook offering, but it is believed they will launch one this year from the Barstool Sportsbook brand. It is expected that more sportsbooks will soon go live in Illinois this year. Rush Street launched the BetRivers app almost straight after Pritzker allowed mobile registration. This enabled BetRivers a free shot at signing up customers via their mobile for over a month.

This week, William Hill has also opened up its retail sportsbook at Grand Victoria Elgin, which is 40 miles from Chicago. PointsBet could enjoy some great success in Illinois due to the Hawthorne Racetrack location, which is just ten miles from downtown Chicago.

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